Video: Usher screamed at for parking in handicapped spot
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O O O O O O O Oh my gosh would you look at this video TMZ has posted starring Usher and a woman who seems fairly hysterical that he parked in a handicapped spot.
The incident apparently occurred at the Little Five Points Halloween costume parade, which explains why Elvis is on the scene.
Ursh didn’t stick around long (can you blame him?) and from what we’re able to overhear in the clip, people seem more concerned about the woman’s antics than Usher’s parking place. (We of course do not endorse parking in handicapped spots if you’re not handicapped. It’s wrong. Don’t do it.)
Team Usher isn’t commenting.
In happier news the R&B star was a hit at his kids’ preschool class. He has posted some really cute pictures on his Twitter feed. “They loved me!” he tweeted.
- Jennifer Brett/The Buzz/jbrett@ajc.com
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10thLetter
October 28th, 2011
1:50 pm
@ Girl 6…based on the comments on the tmz site as well as here had anything went down where something physically got out of hand and it wasn’t on tape she would have claimed anything and would have had a few witnesses to back her false claims. She was the aggressor but she more than likely would have painted the picture of being an innocent victim attacked by a rapper when he is a r&b singer. Using word play to give off an image of negativity. So I didn’t take it there she did…or at least tried to
Al Right
October 28th, 2011
1:57 pm
Proud that you could knock out a female. You are a big man, no question.
girl 6
October 28th, 2011
1:57 pm
i rest my case, 10th letter. you presented that one pretty well- no opposing comments.
carla roqs
October 28th, 2011
2:01 pm
tertainment, most of the commentors on this site are regulars and tend to follow jennifer regardless. you have your posters who show up on everyone’s blogs: where are the white women? vote for obama…, who cares?, this is news? we tend to ignore them. racism and stupidity are not excused, though.
itallgoodnroanoke
October 28th, 2011
2:04 pm
Well Good Morning, Afternoon, Whatever! I am a person of interest.I can not stand, look at, speak to, ot tolerate a person who Dares to PARK< LAUGH<or take ANY advantage for a moment care less 5 minutes of a Handicap Person. I will fight you to the bone for these People! Usher, I am so upset that I could scream! You donot have ANY IDEA what these people are going through. Please, take a moment and tell yourself " this was rude, cruel, bad judgement on ME" The hadicap people need US at all times to watch out for FOOLS like YOU. NO MORE, ok
carla roqs
October 28th, 2011
2:07 pm
@itallgoodnroanoke- or whoever, where ever. seriously?
Justin
October 28th, 2011
2:11 pm
@ TomDolby….bite me!
DonKang
October 28th, 2011
2:12 pm
For the record @Al, I could knock out a male as well, though I do not proclaim to be the ultimate b@d@$$. I DO however believe that my consideration and treatment as a HUMAN BEING takes a back seat to NO ONE’S sense of entitlement or advantage, because it speaks to THEIR character and morality if they feel they can impinge upon MY rights and space simply because they have a system that ultimately supports their doing so. I will be happy to address any additional questions. I am not of the “turn the other cheek” breed. I do not buy into the brainwashing of “the book”, to keep me in a state of unquestioned obedience and head down – given to me by those who desire to exploit me. Chew on that.
Al Right
October 28th, 2011
2:16 pm
I am chewing. You still openly admit that you will punch a woman so hard as to lose consciousness. Defend it all you want with your slanted views of the world here in 2011. I still say you are a punk.
TheRealUsher???
October 28th, 2011
2:17 pm
Did not want to harm or disrespect anyone..I’m a better man that..It won’t happen again..I’m human people just like you..
Burt
October 28th, 2011
2:19 pm
He should have knocked the s**t out of her! I would have!
darb
October 28th, 2011
2:30 pm
This is a subject I continuously wonder about, so someone please answer this for me.
If a person has a handicap sticker or license for someone in the family, and the handicap person is not with them in the vehicle, why does that person think it is ok to still park that vehicle in a handicap space?
DonKang
October 28th, 2011
2:30 pm
@Al let’s firmly establish the fact that I couldn’t give LESS of a rat’s @$$ about your attempt or desire to define my moral worth as a human being. You are EXACTLY the type of person I speak of, as you actually believe that YOUR world view is the only one. I know a real woman when I see one, and this “broad” is no “woman”. I also know what a real “punk” is when I see one, and I am far from it. I respect anyone who respects me and do not believe in starting physical confrontations with people. I served 15 LONG years so-called “defending the constitution/freedom” yada yada of a country that a great many would have me not be part of lif they had it their way. So again, say what you will it is what ot is.
Elvis "The King"
October 28th, 2011
2:32 pm
Iii’mm just glad I’z there to help ladies and gentlemen. Your beautiful, Thank you very much.
escaped from email purgatory
October 28th, 2011
2:33 pm
We’re supposed to care about what a sawed-off, self-centered, Michael Jackson wannabe, mama’s boy like Usher’s day was like?
If his Range Rover was parked in a disabled space, then the little cream puff shouda gotten a ticket.
Glad he’s got cute pics of his progeny and that the students at their school thought he was God’s gift. I guess Usher and the kids got something in common then.
Can’t wait to find out who the next teenaged girl Kanye West is gonna bully on stage at an awards show is. Snatching awards from seventeen year olds – what a man.
There are noteworthy folks in this world – even in the entertainment industry – aren’t there? Is Ush the best we got?
OK, this email ought to get my Old Grouch license renewed for another year.
But Usher and Kanye West? Whatta couple of twerps.
Rev Baby Daddy
October 28th, 2011
2:35 pm
Swing looow..sweet chariot….comin’ fo carry me home….
Glory, glory hallelluja!
Michael Jackson
October 28th, 2011
2:38 pm
I just want the children..I mean I just want to HELP the children..yea, that’s it. (shamon’).
Mitchell
October 28th, 2011
2:38 pm
He used to shoplift at Tower Records in Buckhead back in the day.
Great human being, clearly.
WhyAskWhy
October 28th, 2011
2:38 pm
Why is this news?
Dee
October 28th, 2011
2:39 pm
Seems like you would have listened to the video before making a comment about the situation. ” this is my F’ing country…..you dont belong here” is what the woman was screaming……draw your own conclusion on why he was really attacked
jt
October 28th, 2011
2:44 pm
@ Dee…so was she stating that she belongs in the country and Usher doesn’t?
Real News Please and Thank You.
October 28th, 2011
2:45 pm
Ugh. What a worthless topic.
jt
October 28th, 2011
2:46 pm
@ Mitchell….Where did you get that idiotic information? This man has made money since he was 14 years old and never needed to steal, especially records….Good try, but a it’s a good lie!
bhorsoft
October 28th, 2011
2:46 pm
As someone who MUST use a handicap parking space, I’d gladly give it up and park in the farthest space from my destination if I could walk again. May those who illegally use a handicap spot develop an affliction that requires their use – hobble a mile in my shoes.
Dee
October 28th, 2011
2:51 pm
Im not sure what she stating shes crazy but go listen to the video im honestly not sure if she knew it was usher….thats why I said draw your own conclusion…..its kinda over the top for just someone parking in a handicapped spot
Usher
October 28th, 2011
3:07 pm
People, People, People!!!! That crazy woman hit me!!!! What should I do? I guess some of you are right, I probably should have knocked her upside the head, but I’m the “World Famous” Usher, and I’m too good to stoop that low, hopefully the next time you see me in a handicap parking space, you will leave me the ^%^@ alone and understand that I park in these spaces for my fans…..
carla roqs
October 28th, 2011
3:30 pm
i love people who just throw statements out without any verification of such. escapee, mitchell and michael– so glad you get joy from this.
Road Dog
October 28th, 2011
3:36 pm
If that was my car that old hag kicked, I would have beat her A** until she was black and blue. She would have though that she was in hurricane Catrina when I turned her a loose.
chort
October 28th, 2011
3:39 pm
Who the hell is user? Wait, don’t tell me. Another reality *star* looking for their 15 minutes of fame?
I’m getting tired of all these nobodies in the USA monopolizing the news.
I looked at the offerred video and didn’t see anything special, just a lot of pushing and shoving.
Why is it in the AJC?
DONT CARE
October 28th, 2011
3:41 pm
Really!!!!!!!! Who cares if he park in Handicap
chasbo1
October 28th, 2011
3:57 pm
there’s too many damn handicapped spots as it is…
Lynne
October 28th, 2011
3:57 pm
That lady was obviously deranged. Who let her out?
KKK
October 28th, 2011
3:57 pm
Another black dude that got money and thinks he is better then the regular folks because he has money. Well jackass you dont own the parking lot and damn sure not the HC slots. BUTTHOLE!!! Go back to the mother land and chunk a spear!!!
Atlantabro
October 28th, 2011
4:04 pm
Man after reading these comments..I must have been in a room full of saints..do we actually know the whole story..no..because your not Usher…I dont agree that parking in a handicap spot is right when your not handicap.. but folks acting ugly calling the young man out of his name, but im not surprised.Losers have nothing else to do, but gripe because they are sad,lonely,evil and have nothing else to do..Im so happy that I know God shows me the light and i CAN SMILE ..
jt
October 28th, 2011
4:05 pm
@ chort
October 28th, 2011
3:39 pm
Who the hell is user? Wait, don’t tell me. Another reality *star* looking for their 15 minutes of fame?
I’m getting tired of all these nobodies in the USA monopolizing the news.
I looked at the offerred video and didn’t see anything special, just a lot of pushing and shoving.
Why is it in the AJC?
You have to be kidding? Where do you live under a rock?!!!
Josh
October 28th, 2011
4:07 pm
@ KKK
October 28th, 2011
3:57 pm
Another black dude that got money and thinks he is better then the regular folks because he has money. Well jackass you dont own the parking lot and damn sure not the HC slots. BUTTHOLE!!! Go back to the mother land and chunk a spear!!!
Your name says it all!
Josh
October 28th, 2011
4:08 pm
@ Atlantabro
October 28th, 2011
4:04 pm
Man after reading these comments..I must have been in a room full of saints..do we actually know the whole story..no..because your not Usher…I dont agree that parking in a handicap spot is right when your not handicap.. but folks acting ugly calling the young man out of his name, but im not surprised.Losers have nothing else to do, but gripe because they are sad,lonely,evil and have nothing else to do..Im so happy that I know God shows me the light and i CAN SMILE ..
This is typical southern racism at it’s best. That’s what these people do!
tim
October 28th, 2011
4:08 pm
Note to Ms Brett……it’s not wrong to park in a handicap spot…..it’s against the law. You sound like you do it too.
L5P Local
October 28th, 2011
4:12 pm
Calm down people..”You don’t belong here” was a reference to the parking spot…not a race remark at all. Geez.
Secondly, in case you haven’t been to the Halloween festival, they serve booze on the streets ALL day…and clearly this lady had consumed some. Tell me, you ever made a fool of yourself after one too many?
Thirdly (and lastly), it is Usher’s choice to press charges and he clearly doesn’t think it is that big a deal, so seriously…calm down. Let’s just all agree that everyone involved was a douche of varying degree and move on.
RB
October 28th, 2011
4:18 pm
What makes this crap hole different from the hundred’s of thousands crap holes in this town ? They are all the same whether they have money or not. Whether he is a homeless at a street corner or a shameless so called “celebrity”. Does the law exist for them ? No, No, No…. . Will it ever exist ? I doubt that. Was he brought up respecting it ? Most probably no. He is simply a phony hiding behind a pile of money made solely from such idiots like him. As one poster above said stupids and idiots are not yet officially categorized as “handicapped”. It is time they are. The problem is that in some parts of this town 90% of parking spots will have to be converted to “handicapped” ! In a way this c-hole already recognizes who he is and parked accordingly, and a part of me says “let him go…that really is where he should park”.
Joe Mama
October 28th, 2011
4:22 pm
bob — “Come on people, quit acting like you’ve never been in a hurry and parked in a handicap??”
Don’t assume that others are as much of a selfish jerk as you apparently are.
I’m handicapped myself, and I NEVER parked in a handicapped spot — even for a moment — prior to becoming handicapped. Those spaces are not there for your convenience, and if you park in one, you deserve all the penalties and obloquy that comes your way.
mamaj
October 28th, 2011
4:24 pm
@stonethrower 10:54 a.m.—I was wondering about that Paula Deen and First Lady blog from yesterday, also. The Secret Service must have shut that one down rather quickly.
girl 6
October 28th, 2011
4:25 pm
nope, i have never misbehaved after having a few- because i do not drink. to the person who questioned who “user” is… please, just READ the paper or a book or a text or…ANY DANG THING!!!!! and everyone- go ahead and park improperly. ticket revenue is a good thing for your county. especially try it in the target at n’lake, hahahaha.
Jennifer Brett
October 28th, 2011
4:25 pm
Tim no, never. When we were little kids my sister spent 2+ years in the hospital after a serious injury and getting around with her when she finally left was difficult. I’d never park in a spot that could potentially add to the burden of a family facing a challenge like that.
Jennifer
ps: she’s a nurse now!
PreHonkie
October 28th, 2011
4:26 pm
With all the sht going on in the world and you people are worried about this. Give the guy a break. Usher does lots for kids and communities. The crazy btch can go jump….
jt
October 28th, 2011
4:26 pm
@RB
You know know nothing about Usher or how he was raised. I’ll bet you he would never use the filthy language you just used to describe someone. We all know what you really want to call him.
L5P Local
October 28th, 2011
4:26 pm
Oh and p.s. He was in the parking lot between Wish (clothing store) and The Star Bar on Moreland Ave. in the handicapped spots behind the BoA atm. I know the guys who recorded the video.
jt
October 28th, 2011
4:28 pm
@RB…what’s the address on your Double-Wide Trailer that doubles as a Meth Lab?
Joe Mama
October 28th, 2011
4:30 pm
PreHonkie — “With all the sht going on in the world and you people are worried about this. Give the guy a break. Usher does lots for kids and communities.”
Here’s an idea. Let’s have Usher crap on kids and communities, and do stuff for the handicapped instead. THEN I’ll give him a break.
Deal?
ubcalm
October 28th, 2011
4:37 pm
so what he did that, she should have minded her business